How to store kiwis properly

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• How to store kiwis properly
• Store bought kiwis
  
• Kiwis from own harvest store
  
• Tips & Tricks

How to store kiwis properly

The kiwifruit are harvested immature. In cool and dark storage, they will ripen and develop their full aroma when placed in heat for a few days and placed next to the apples.

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The fact that the kiwis are part of the climacteric fruits makes it possible for us to enjoy the fruits all year round. In fact, they are harvested immature in the growing countries and ripen while being transported and then stored.

Store bought kiwis

Pay attention to the degree of maturity when buying kiwis. If you buy the fruits, they can be as hard as potatoes. The hard fruits can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks without problems and placed in a warm place for a few days before being consumed. If the kiwis are to be used immediately after purchase, choose the fruits that feel a bit softer.

Kiwis from own harvest store

In the meantime, the kiwi plants have also found their way into the local gardens. The exotic climbing fruit in this country also provides good yields in the location-appropriate choice of varieties. In temperate climates, kiwis are harvested immature between late October and early November, possibly after the first light frost. Harvested fruits stay sour.

After harvesting, the kiwis are kept cool for a few weeks until they are ready for consumption. Optimal temperatures of 10 to 15 ° C, z. In the basement. The single-layer storage in boxes is advantageous for the durability. The fruits intended for early consumption are brought into the heat a few days before, where they soften and unfold their full aroma.

Tips & Tricks

Most kiwis come from Italy, New Zealand or Chile to Germany. In the southern hemisphere they are harvested in the period from April to June, in southern Europe from October.

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